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Niantic Reportedly in Talks to Sell Gaming Division for $3.5 Billion

The Pokémon Go developer is negotiating a potential sale to Saudi-owned Scopely, though no agreement has been finalized.

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Overview

  • Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, is reportedly discussing selling its gaming unit to Scopely for $3.5 billion, according to Bloomberg sources.
  • Scopely is owned by Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which has been expanding its investments in the gaming industry.
  • The sale would include Pokémon Go and other Niantic titles such as Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom, though Niantic has struggled to replicate Pokémon Go's success.
  • Niantic has faced financial challenges in recent years, including layoffs, canceled projects, and declining revenue from Pokémon Go, which dropped to $544 million in 2024.
  • The deal, if completed, could shift control of one of the most successful AR games to Scopely, raising concerns among players about potential changes to monetization and game management.